Burials in Ayr Cemetery continued regardless of council chiefs figuring out about water leaks.
A complete of 16 burials occurred between the top of September and December 2021 after leaks had been first reported on September 22.
Ayrshire Stay approached South Ayrshire Council after our Q&A with cemetery bosses revealed that every one 126 lairs within the extension had been beneath water after leaks had been first found in September 22, 2021.
Now bosses have informed how burials solely halted previous to investigation works in January by a specialist contractor.
A council spokesperson stated: "Burials on the Ayr Cemetery extension had been stopped in December 2021, previous to investigations happening.
"These investigations revealed the presence of water. From September 22, 2021 to the top of December 2021, 16 burials occurred on the Ayr Cemetery extension.
"An internment within the extension additionally occurred in March of this yr, the household of the deceased had been absolutely conscious of the state of affairs and gave their permission.
"After we had been alerted that there might be points with water, we needed to organize a specialist to hold out an investigation into whether or not there actually was an issue.
"Burials had been stopped throughout the investigation and this has continued, with one exception in March following discussions with the household."
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South Scotland Conservative MSP Sharon Dowey says the replace is is the newest in a protracted line of failures — after it was revealed Troon Cemetery additionally has water points.
Ms Dowey stated: “There are some actually critical inquiries to be answered right here, mainly why council officers thought it applicable to proceed interring peoples’ family members when there was a possible water ingress concern with the lairs."
"Having met with a few of the households affected over the weekend, I’ve heard first-hand in regards to the emotional toll this has had on them and it’s actually heartbreaking."
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